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In the American Civil War, or the War between the States, three dashing cavalry leaders - Stuart, Forrest, and Mosby - so captured the public imagination that their exploits took on a glamour, which we associate - as did the writers of the time - with the deeds of the Waverley characters and the heroes of chivalry. Of the three leaders, Colonel John S. Mosby (1833 - 1916), was, perhaps, the most romantic figure. In the South, his dashing exploits made him one of the great heroes of the "Lost Cause". In the North, he was painted as the blackest of redoubtable scoundrels.

Abolitionism was the movement that strove to end slavery in the United States. The abolitionists saw slavery as a stain and an affliction on the United States and made it their goal to eradicate slave ownership. Abolitionists produced anti-slavery literature, sent petitions to Congress, and ran for political office.

"I quit." Michael Northington tossed his special forces insignia across his commander's desk. He wore the uniform to protect lives, but when an assignment kills a friend, he leaves behind the military world to seek solace on St. Croix.

Stay Thirsty Publishing presents A Christmas Hometown Reunion - Book 1 in The Holiday Series. A feel-good, holiday story for the holiday season. Anderson and Molly Wallace are humble apple farmers from a small town in Iowa. They decide to flip tradition on its head and have a Christmas hometown reunion by bringing their whole family to Chicago to be with their youngest child, Ben, whose work made it impossible for him to be home for the holidays. This heartwarming story where country meets city, where new girlfriend meets old, and where Ben relearns the importance of family and small-town ...

A captivating collection of 60-minute classic stories by great writers.

Thirty words that will change your life. Impossible? Unlikely? Improbable? Maybe so, but if you are open to ideas and willing to see your life anew, then it is not only possible, but truly likely. S. I. Wells, a senior columnist for Stay Thirsty Magazine, has created an agenda for life in his new audiobook, 30 Words. If you have reached a time in your life that needs a reboot, a refresh or a renewal, then these 30 words might just provide you with the perfect vehicle.

An EMP means the end of the world as they know it for a family who fights to survive. When disaster strikes in the form of an EMP, Marcus and his family flee to their remote cabin in the mountains. Separated from her husband and daughter, 39-year-old psychologist Naomi Baxter finds herself trapped on the streets of Philadelphia. The brutal February cold gnaws at her skin as she strives to reunite with her family. Having a keen understanding of the human condition, Naomi knows that she must find her daughter before anarchy consumes the city.

Bronwen Macleod is a modern American who needs no one, especially a man. Longing to connect with the land her grandparents called home and desperate to find the castle in her dreams, she is hurled into the past and straight into the arms of a 15th-century Scottish Highlander. In a race against time to save a young man's life and her own, Bronwen's faith in God is put to the test. But God is faithful, and soon she learns she can rely on her heavenly Father for everything including a love that transcends time itself.

After receiving a summoning from an old friend, Malia and Grigour venture into the magical city of Alvia during the time of Annus Novus. However, the cheery celebrations are cut short as a darkness brews beneath the city. The two heroes must take a stand to defend against the dark ancient forces threatening the very survival of humanity. As they hold the world’s very future in their hands, they must decern between friend and foe - and if they choose poorly, the world will crumble.

A brilliant anthology of weird and fantastic stories about islands and sea monsters. 'The Sea-Raiders' by H. G. Wells. 'Alone on a Wide Wide Sea' by J. S. Fletcher. 'Dagon' by H. P. Lovecraft. 'A Tropical Horror' by William Hope Hodgson. 'No Ships Pass' by Eleanor Smith. 'Aepyornis Island' by H. G. Wells. 'The Vengeance of La Maraye' by J. S. Fletcher. 'Absolute Evil' by Julian Hawthorne. 'The Shadows' by Henry S. Whitehead. 'The Lighthouse on Shivering Sand' by J. S. Fletcher. 'Over the Border' by Morgan Robertson. 'Treasure Trove' by Neil Munro.

A brilliant collection of some of the finest old sea stories ever written. 'The Overcrowded Iceberg' by Morley Roberts, 'The Substitute' by W. W. Jacobs, 'Reparation' by J. D. Beresford, 'The Paradise Coal-Boat' by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, 'The Registered Packet' by J. S. Fletcher, 'Treasure Trove' by Neil Munro, 'The Vengeance of La Maraye' by J. S. Fletcher, 'The Sea-Raiders' by H. G. Wells, 'No Ships Pass' by Eleanor Smith....

Christmas is coming, and Jack Baker’s finances, friends, and future are as gone as last year’s holiday. One year ago, Jack Baker had it all - a beautiful family, a lucrative career, and a generous bonus to spend on the annual Baker family Christmas extravaganza. Now, the Bakers are homeless and clueless about what to do next. Amidst the holiday traditions and trappings, one family learns what is truly important when they lose all they have, and they still have everything.

She bought him to work her farm. His obedience taught her to be free. On route to Virginia to answer God’s call to preach, Gabriel Mackenzie is captured by pirates and sold as an indentured servant. Grieving the loss of her family, Mercy Wakefield is not looking for romance; just a strong back and two good hands to work her farm. But, Gabriel’s claims of being taken against his will and his kind manners and good looks chip away at her resolve, and she begins to care about him.

Caleb Hudson had always taken things like breathing on his own, feeding himself, and walking as guarantees, but sometimes life changes in the blink of an eye. Faced with the uncertainties of paralysis, Caleb, as well as his parents and sister, must find a new way to not only survive but thrive.

This volume features 20 self-identified female authors writing about intersectionality, including women of color, disabled, transgender, and GLB/GSD (Gender and Sexual Diversities). We have curated amazing short fiction, flash fiction, poetry, essays, and art. It's personal, political, and a great listen.

A gripping collection of 30 minute stories by some of the greatest storytellers in the English language....

The feisty Miss Mercy steps out of conventional expectations and buys herself a servant—a preacher who was captured by pirates. The struggle between being a servant of the living God and submitting to Miss Mercy is one Gabriel Mckenzie never expected to encounter. It will take relying on God's strength rather than his own to remember who belongs to whom as Mercy fights for her land and Gabriel fights for her.

Discovering a book written about her ancestors who fought in the Civil War, Rae Wilkins reads about Rachel, a Yankee left behind in the South when her husband enlists in the Union Army. Struggling to understand her place in God’s kingdom, Rachel’s faith and loyalty are put to the test when she follows her husband to the battlefield. Caught between the sins of the past and the hope of the future, Rae and Rachel must draw their own battle lines and learn the true meaning of forgiveness.

A delightful collection of light-hearted classic stories from some of the greatest Victorian and Edwardian-era writers.

Born and raised in the vibrant city of New Delhi, I've embarked on a dynamic journey that has taken me across India's major urban landscapes and to Dubai for a decade. As a mother of two children and Max, my beloved Lhasa Apso, family has always been at the core of my life. Alongside nurturing my family, I've carved a path as a woman entrepreneur, weaving my passion for wellness and yoga into my endeavors. A devotee of Kathak dance and a yoga aficionado, I find solace and strength in movement and mindfulness. Now, at a pivotal phase in life, my focus has shifted towards giving back to the ...